1977 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-21. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
1 safety recall, most serious first
1. Wheels / tires
What's wrong, in plain English: A wheel or tire can fail while driving. THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS". SOME OF THE TIRES (ALCOA TUBE TYPE) WERE IMPROPERLY MARKED 22.5 X 7.5/5 WHEN THEY WERE MEANT TO BE 22 X 7.5/5.
What could happen:
The fix: THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE IMPROPERLY MARKED FRONT ALUMINUM WHEELS WITH CORRECTLY MARKED WHEELS, WITHOUT CHARGE.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1977 CHEVROLET TRUCK.
- Book a repair at any authorized Chevrolet dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 79V198000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: WHEELS
Summary: THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS". SOME OF THE TIRES (ALCOA TUBE TYPE) WERE IMPROPERLY MARKED 22.5 X 7.5/5 WHEN THEY WERE MEANT TO BE 22 X 7.5/5.
Consequence:
Remedy: THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE IMPROPERLY MARKED FRONT ALUMINUM WHEELS WITH CORRECTLY MARKED WHEELS, WITHOUT CHARGE.
Notes: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS, HEAVY.SYSTEM: WHEELS; TIRE AND RIM MARKINGS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: INCORRECT INFORMATION MAY LEAD TO MISMATCHING ANDMISAPPLICATION DURING TIRE INSTALLATION. THIS WOULD CREATE AN UNSAFE CONDITIONTHAT COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Digital tire pressure gauge
- 1977 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Wheels / tires (2), Fuel system (2), Gasoline (2), Seat belts (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (5)
09/13/2001 · Seat belts
THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED UNDER A RAPID STOP. THE BELT NEVER CAUGHT. IT JUST CONTINUED TO LET BELT OUT UNTIL THE PASSENGER CAUGHT HERSELF NEAR THE DASH. UPON TAKING THE BELT ROLLUP ASSEMBLY APART, I FOUND THAT THE NYLON BRACKET THAT HOLDS THE LEAD (PB) PENDALUM HAD BROKEN. THE LATCHING PENDALUM WAS IN THE BOTTOM OF THE ASSEMBLY. I "SUPER GLUE…
09/04/2000 · Wheels / tires
LEFT FRONT TIRE TREAD SPARATION WITHOUT WARNING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC ON INTERSTATE 5 - LUCKY TO AVOID HITTING OTHER VEHICLES - TIRES WERE CORRECTLY INFLATED - VEHICLE WAS NOT LOADED( DOT NUMBER: W2HL4FAP3S TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )
09/04/2000 · Wheels / tires
LEFT FRONT TIRE TREAD SPARATION WITHOUT WARNING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC ON INTERSTATE 5 - LUCKY TO AVOID HITTING OTHER VEHICLES - TIRES WERE CORRECTLY INFLATED - VEHICLE WAS NOT LOADED( DOT NUMBER: W2HL4FAP3S TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )
03/16/1999 · Fuel system
THE DESIGN OF THE FUEL TANK IS MOUNTED OUTBOARD OF FRAME, THE DESIGN HAS BEEN NOTED TO BE FAULTY RESULTING IN FIRES WHEN VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN COLLISION. CONSUMER HAS NOT EXPERIENCED FIRE, HOWEVER VEHICLE CONTAINS DESIGN FLAW.
07/30/1996 · Fuel system
VEHICLES GAS TANK OUTSIDE THE FRAME.